American Society of Contemporary Medicine, Surgery, and Ophthalmology(ASCO )

Address: 7250 N Cicero Ave., Lower Level 6 Lincolnwood, IL 60712 USA
Contact Name: Bellows, Randall T., MD
Phone: (312) 440-0699
Fax: (312) 677-9094
Email: iaos@aol.com

Founded: 1966
Members: 500
Membership dues: professional/ophthalmologist, $275 annual.
Staff: 2

Description: Ophthalmologists interested in promoting clinical investigative advances in ophthalmology. Offers continuing medical education courses approved by the American Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) on new ophthalmic developments in medical, therapeutic, diagnostic, and surgical procedures.

Awards: AWARDS: Certificate of Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology. TYPE: recognition. RECIPIENT: for ophthalmologists who earn 150 credits in continuing medical education in a three-year period. * Charles Schepens Award. TYPE: recognition. RECIPIENT: for outstanding achievement in retina studies. * Distinguished Service Award in Ophthalmology. TYPE: recognition. RECIPIENT: for meritorious experimental or clinical work. * Sir Stewart Duke-Elder Glaucoma Award. TYPE: recognition.

Publications: Annals of Ophthalmology, 3/year. Journal. Includes book reviews and information on educational activities and new products. A continuing medical education publication for ophthalmologist. PRICE: $160.00. ISSN: 1079-4794. CIRCULATION: 600. ADVERTISING: accepted.